What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing position at Intertek US?
Senior Project Manager - Houston, Texas
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Houston, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.
What are we looking for?
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for performing a variety of assignments that include independent evaluations using standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgement to make minor adoptions and modifications of these standards.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you’ll do:
- Maintain Client relationships, leverage and develop new project opportunities.
- Review project setup, prepare advanced proposals for internal and external review and follow up, monitor project budget and initiate change orders
- Direct technical team and admin to accomplish project activities.
- Engage Legal and Principal Consultant for non-standard proposals and contracts.
- Review, Prepare and Submit invoices; review and sign test reports; perform project close-out duties.
- Help the team in training field and lab staff in obtaining certifications.
- Actively participating business development and marketing to the potential new clients.
- Actively attending the industry events to introduce the service lines.
- Assist with account collection follow up and project billing functions.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited/ABET school
- 10 years’ Construction Materials Testing experience in a Management or Senior Level Position
- OR High School Diploma / GED AND 15 years’ Construction Materials Testing experience in a Management or Senior Level Position
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- PE License
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
